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How Many Candidates From Assam Cleared The Upsc Civil Services Examination In The Last 10 Years, And Who Are Some Of The Notable Rank Holders?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination is one of the toughest exams in India. Over the last decade, Assam has produced several bright candidates who cleared the exam with commendable ranks, proving the growing presence of the state in national-level competitive examinations.
Below is a year-wise overview of Assam’s performance in the UPSC Civil Services Examination over the last few years:
Assam result in UPSC CSE 2024
- Bhaswata Saikia: AIR 474. An IIT Guwahati graduate from Nagaon, he had also cleared the exam in 2023 with AIR 552 and was serving as an IPS officer.
Assam result in UPSC CSE 2023
At least six candidates from Assam cleared the exam:
- Abhijnan Hazarika: AIR 172
- Ricky Lohkar Pradhan: AIR 230
- Ishwari Deka: AIR 320
- Rituraj Sharma: AIR 462
- Bhaskata Saikia: AIR 552
- Kallul Hazarika: AIR 992
Assam result in UPSC CSE 2021
- Shilpa Khanikar: AIR 506
- Debajyoti Barman: AIR 639
Assam result in UPSC CSE 2020
- Ahmed Hasanuzzaman Choudhury: AIR 283 (only candidate reported from Assam)
Assam result in UPSC CSE 2019
- Five candidates from Assam cleared the exam. The highest reported rank was AIR 59.
Assam result in UPSC CSE 2017
A record 16 candidates from Assam were reported successful. Notable ranks include:
- Bipasha Kalita: AIR 41
- Swapneel Paul: AIR 64
- Mrigakhi Deka: AIR 126
- Aranyak Saikia: AIR 148
- Purna Borah: AIR 149
- Manalika Borgohain: AIR 230
Assam's Growing Presence in UPSC
These results highlight a positive trend of Assam’s participation and success in UPSC over the last decade. While some years recorded single-digit selections, others like 2017 witnessed a strong performance with 16 successful candidates. With better awareness, coaching facilities, and online preparation platforms, Assam’s aspirants are now competing at par with other states.